![Lauri Markkanen led the Chicago Bulls to a close win over Orlando on Friday (Feb. 22). [Image via NBA/YouTube screenshot]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2019/2/23/660x290/b_502x220x82/lauri-markkanen-led-the-chicago-bulls-to-a-close-win-over-orlando-on-friday-feb-22-image-via-nbayoutube-screenshot_2212277.jpg "Lauri Markkanen led the Chicago Bulls to a close win over Orlando on Friday (Feb. 22). [Image via NBA/YouTube screenshot]")
On Friday (Feb. 22), the Chicago Bulls paid a visit to the Orlando Magic. The two Eastern Conference teams battled in a close NBA matchup which was tied with just over a minute to go. There was a clutch three-pointer late from the Magic only for Chicago to answer with two free throws to win it. Here are the five stars from the intense matchup.
Lauri Markkanen - Chicago Bulls
Markkanen was the hero for the visitors on Friday as his free throws with very little time on the clock sealed the 110-109 win. Markkanen would finish his night with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and two assists.
The #Bulls are cooking and Lauri definitely has something to do with it.
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) February 23, 2019
Back-to-back threes by @MarkkanenLauri: pic.twitter.com/4Oi0s2zpBk
Zach LaVine - Chicago Bulls
Zach LaVine also chipped in with 22 points on 6-for-14 shooting. That included hitting five out of the six threes he attempted. LaVine also had six assists, four rebounds, and two steals.
Zach LaVine with the nice step-back two.@rolopez42 with the great steps forward 😂 pic.twitter.com/ZMkSx6iKkh
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) February 23, 2019
Otto Porter Jr. - Chicago Bulls
He was with the Wizards for several seasons but seems to be right at home with Chicago now. Friday's stats for Otto Porter Jr. included 17 points, five rebounds, four assists, a steal, and a block.
Otto Porter made this look way too easy… Some would say it’s Ottomatic: pic.twitter.com/rrWhCF4qKp
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) February 23, 2019
Nicola Vucevic - Orlando Magic
Nicola Vucevic was back from the All-Star Game and looking to continue his impressive performances. He had a double-double on Friday with 19 points and 13 rebounds but also filled up the stat line with seven assists, two steals, and two blocks.
V💫💫💫💫💫💫💫CH pic.twitter.com/71rD1wpum8
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) February 23, 2019
Evan Fournier - Orlando Magic
Orlando thought they had the win in the books after this Evan Fournier three-pointer. That wasn't the case, but Fournier still had a big night with 22 points, five assists, and three rebounds in the losing effort.
HE DRILLS IT 👌@EvanFourmizz | #PureMagic pic.twitter.com/Qq7E9bFYcU
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) February 23, 2019
